Barking Dogs, Big Lessons: Applying Canine Psychology to Business Success

Emmanuel and Angela chat with entrepreneurs and business owners Joe and Stephanie Gonzalez. This husband and wife team share the lessons they’ve learned in life and business from dog training psychology and behavior.

Franchise owner Joe has spent 30 years in retail and has held various executive level leadership roles. Stephanie has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the entertainment industry. When it was time for a career change, they looked at opportunities in the franchise world. And DetailXPerts, a green mobile cleaning company, seemed a good fit for the couple. Also, Stephanie is now a qualified dog trainer. She says working with animals has taught her about patience, positive reinforcement, self-awareness, better listening, and body language. Stephanie and Joe discuss how these dog-training skills are equally important in business.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or manager who wants to learn how canine psychology benefits your life and business. You’ll pick up tips on how to have more productive conversations, improve your leadership style, strengthen relationships, and find effective ways to take positive action in the workplace. Other highlights include the importance of patience and the power of listening well and often.